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Webinar Protocol All participants microphones are automatically muted to eliminate background noise. All participants may submit questions during the presentation by using the Questions Box on the GotoWebinar toolbar. Questions will be addressed throughout the presentation. This presentation is available: Washington Testing website, under the Online Testing Webinars (http://www.k12.wa.us/TestAdministration/Trainings/default.aspx) WA eDIRECT site, under Documents ( https://wa.drcedirect.com) 2

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Introductions Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) Data Recognition Corporation (DRC) Vendor for the Measurements of Students Progress (MSP), the High School Proficiency Exam (HSPE) and the End-of-Course Exams (EOC) Online testing vendor for MSP Program Management Team 4

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Testing Window: April 25 – June 1, 2012 Reading and Mathematics grades 3 – 8 Science grades 5 and 8 Your school(s) has registered for one or more grade/content areas (check with your DAC). Item types and estimated testing times similar to paper/pencil tests. New Student Demos and Online Tools Training (OTT/Tutorials) are currently available for reading, mathematics and science. Updated System Requirements posted http://www.k12.wa.us/Assessment/StateTesting/OnlineTesting.aspx Management Tools System Requirements Online Testing Overview 5

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Web portal used for the Washington MSP Online Administration Used by District Technology Coordinators for the distribution of WA MSP Online Assessment software (INSIGHT), OTTs and Demos Used by District Assessment Coordinators for access to Test Setup tools and Demos/OTTs Used by DACs to set up additional users Users granted access to WA eDIRECT will be notified of their access through DRC email Permissions-based system WA eDIRECT 7 14

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Under Test Setup/General Information the downloads will be available. Windows, Mac and Linux installers NOTE: Mac installation requires a reboot of each computer once download is complete Local Caching Service (LCS) Step-by-Step instructions posted on http://www.k12.wa.us/Assessment/StateTesting/ OnlineTesting.aspx Downloading Test Engine continued 10

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System Readiness Check 11 Runs as part of the installation Can be run afterwards or on demand for debugging purposes

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Software Updates 12 The student test engine is capable of automatically updating itself with the latest version. There is an Automatic Update property that is set initially on the software installation, and can also be modified through the System Readiness Check application. 27

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Software Updates continued 13 If Automatic Updates are enabled, the student interface software will check the version each time the application is started. If an update is necessary, it will download and install automatically. The updates do not require administrative rights. 28

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Software Updates continued 14 If Automatic Updates are disabled, the student interface software will not check the version when the application is started. When a student tries to log into a test, they will be notified they are not on the latest version and will not be able to continue. The software will need to be updated manually by getting the latest version from WA eDIRECT and reinstalling. You can run the System Readiness Check application at any time to see if you have the latest version. 29

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Local Caching Service (LCS) 15 A Local Caching Service runs on a server within your local network Increases reliability by caching student responses when Internet connection fails Reduces Internet traffic by caching test content Use of an LCS is highly recommended whenever possible Installed using an installation wizard The installer requires administrative rights on computers Updates are automatic 31

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LCS Client Configuration 16 The student interface must be configured to use an LCS An LCS can be configured during the software installation, and can also be modified through the System Readiness Check application 35

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LCS Student Responses 17 Student Responses are sent to LCS if Internet connection is dropped Responses will be automatically transmitted by LCS every 15 minutes Responses can be manually transmitted 36

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Spring 2012 Assessment Coordinators Manual (ACM) Includes step-by-step instructions for online administrations Delivered in district by February 7 th Directions for Administration (DFA) Online directions are included in the Spring 2012 MSP DFA Provide information for test preparation and test administrator directions for testing day Must be reviewed prior to online test administration. Delivered in district in mid-March Online Guides and Manuals 18

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Reading and Mathematics, grades 3 – 8, and Science, grades 5 and 8 Required for all students testing online Students practice with username/passwords (no test tickets needed) Students practice with different item types Students practice with tools Visual accommodations available Encourage families to participate Online Tools Training (OTTs) 20

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Public OTT Application Publically available software for practicing the Online Tools Training Link to Public OTT: http://www.k12.wa.us/Assessment/StateTe sting/OnlineTesting.aspx Should not be installed in schools Not supported by WA Online Customer Service 38 21